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    Low turnout in elections is bad for democracy. If we want more people to vote, why not make polling day more of a party? Asks John Oxley It’s polling day in London, and chances are that you’re not going to vote. Well, admittedly, as a reader of opinion columns you are probably among the more [...]

    The London mayoral election is taking place this Thursday and for the first time Londoners will have to show photo ID to cast their votes.

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